The Impact of Computers on EducationThe introduction of computers in education has positively affected the school in terms of student achievement, administrative and teaching methods. Computers have significantly altered student outcomes. Computers in schools today are equipped with educational software that greatly aids learning. From first grade on, computers are an everyday activity in students' lives. In the early classes, computer games are used to interest the young student in learning. In my experience tutoring at St. Mary's Elementary School this year, I observed students playing a variety of games. The games cover a wide range of topics and learning is interpreted by students as fun and a great way to start their academic journey. A recent article, Using Computers to Create Constructivist Learning Environments: Impact on Pedagogy and Achievement, conducted a study of twenty-three high school physics classes and thirteen teachers. They were examined to determine the extent to which computers can influence pedagogy and student outcomes. The findings suggest that computers can significantly alter both teaching methods and student outcomes. “Overall, this study suggests that computers can be used to help teachers create a more constructivist, albeit challenging, learning environment. Attempting to change one's pedagogy and at the same time integrate technology into the classroom requires considerable effort on the part of teachers, both philosophically and technically.” Computers have had a significant impact on students' research skills. Expanding Access to Computers is an article that describes how local businesses refurbish computers that are no longer needed for students who previously did not have a computer at home. This took place in Stamford Connecticut and the program is called TechCycle. Computers provide the Internet, which is a vital research tool and one of the best sources of any information imaginable. Before computers were introduced into schools, all or most research was done in a library, now the library is also run by computer, which brings me to the administrative benefits. If you were to look at Lake Superior State University, you can definitely see how computers have positively affected the functioning of the school. In years past, if you wanted to find a book, you had to manually search the index catalog. This was time consuming and a challenge to manage while keeping the cards in the appropriate places.